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Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Merson' type. 50c cinnamon and lavender, perf 14x13½, MM. Centred NE.
Philatelic terms
MM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-06
SG 305
SG value £130.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Merson 50c, right marginal block of 6 (3 x 2), missing perf at centre top, gum creasing, fresh m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
block ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-06
SG 305
SG value £780.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Olivier Merson vals to 5f, MH or MNH (1f lake & yellow-green), incl 5f deep blue & buff, 2f deep lilac & buff MLH and well centred. (9)
Philatelic terms
MNH ?
SG ?
SG value ?
MNH — Mint Never Hinged
A mint stamp with original gum and no hinge or mounting trace; broadly equivalent to unmounted mint.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-27
SG value £1,430.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
'Mouchon' type re-drawn. 10c carmine & 15c pale red, MM. Both o/c and frames clipped by perfs.
Philatelic terms
MM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1902
SG 309-310
SG value £68.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
'Mouchon' type re-drawn. 25c blue, mint, re-gummed. Centred NE, frame at top cut by perfs.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1902
SG 312
SG value £120.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
'Mouchon' type re-drawn. 30c mauve, mint, re-gummed. Centred E. Couple of surface specks.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1902
SG 313
SG value £325.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Merson 5f deep blue and buff, couple of pulled perfs at top left, o/wise fine m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-06
SG 308
SG value £110.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Mouchon redrawn 20c, centred to SE, fresh, fine mint.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1902
SG 311
SG value £100.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Mouchon redrawn 25c blue, off-centre to NE, m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1902
SG 312
SG value £120.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Mouchon redrawn 30c mauve, centred to SE, h/r, m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1902
SG 313
SG value £325.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Sower 20c purple-brown, centred to SE, fine l.m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1903
SG 317
SG value £110.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Sower 30c lilac, centred to SW, h/r, fine m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1903
SG 319
SG value £300.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Olivier Merson 2f deep lilac & buff centred slightly SW part oily cds cancel.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900
SG 307
SG value £110.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
'Olivier Merson' type - 50c Cinnamon & Lavender with 'Coloured Background Omitted', f.u. (o/c SE)
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-06
SG 305a
SG value £170.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Small Collection of 'Olivier Merson' issues - SG303-306 - 40c to 1f, SG308 - 5f, SG387 - 2f and SG429-432 - 3f to 20f, f.u. with small h/r. Average centring. (12)
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-32
SG value £96.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Military Frank F.M. inverted 15c orange fine used
Philatelic terms
M ?
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
M — Mint
A stamp that has not been postally used. Gum and mounting condition may be described separately.
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1901
SG M309a
SG value £170.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Sower 25c blue horiz joined pair very fine looking u.m. light overall toned gum.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
pair ?
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1903
SG 318
SG value £300.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Sower 25c blue horiz joined pair very fine looking u.m. light overall toned gum & light diagonal crease on one only visible from the back.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
pair ?
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1903
SG 318
SG value £300.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
tinted paper 5c (5, both Types), 10c, 50c (Type a) and 2f, good used. (8)
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1898-1900
SG 282/7
SG value £108.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
on leaves incl. Blanc many shades to 5c, Mouchon double plate 25c and 30c o.g., 1903 Sower 10c to 25c (a few toned perfs) o.g., includes many extra shades/examples, mint/used. (67 + cover)
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
plate ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-06
SG 288/325
SG value £720.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Merson 45c, 1906 thin figures 10c, 1907 thick figures to 35c (ex. 30c), 1914 Red Cross (both), all these mint, 1916-19 GC paper to 1f mint/used with many additional examples, mint/used (75)
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-06
SG 304/69
SG value £275.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Merson 2f deep lilac and buff, off-centred to SE, fine cds used.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1900-06
SG 307
SG value £110.00
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
to 1946 Military Frank stamps complete mint/used, plus a few duplicate values, 1905 Parcel Post 5c black (two shades), in u.m. blocks of 4, fine. (23)
Date 1901
Related lot Related to Lot 20872 · Same country / area · Similar period
Sower 10c to 30c (with extra 10c and 15c) o.g., some toning, plus duplicated used values, o.g./used. (28)
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1903
SG 314-19
SG value £670.00
